2025 NHL Draft: Schedule, Order & Picks
- The 2025 NHL draft is set to take place June 27 and 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
- Eastern time and will be broadcast on ESPN. Rounds 2 through 7 will follow on June 28, starting at noon eastern time, with coverage on the NHL Network.
- Here is the current order for the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft.
Get ready for the 2025 NHL Draft! The New York Islanders have secured the No. 1 overall pick, setting the stage for an exciting event in Los Angeles from June 27-28. This comprehensive guide from News Directory 3 provides the complete draft schedule, including the broadcast details on ESPN and NHL Network, and the first-round draft order, which is always subject to change. Discover the key details, including the teams in the hunt, and the top NHL draft prospects.With 224 selections across seven rounds, the draft promises plenty of action. the article covers all you need to know as the NHL teams bolster thier rosters. Will there be any trades? Find out more!
2025 NHL Draft: Islanders Lead the Way in Los Angeles
Updated June 26,2025
The 2025 NHL draft is set to take place June 27 and 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. the new York Islanders, despite facing only a 3.5% chance, secured the coveted No. 1 overall pick for this year’s event.
The first day of the 2025 NHL Draft begins at 7 p.m. Eastern time and will be broadcast on ESPN. Rounds 2 through 7 will follow on June 28, starting at noon eastern time, with coverage on the NHL Network. A total of 224 selections will be made during the seven rounds of the NHL draft.
2025 NHL Draft First Round Order
Here is the current order for the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. this order is subject to change as trades occur.
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | New York Islanders |
| 2 | San Jose Sharks |
| 3 | chicago Blackhawks |
| 4 | Utah mammoth |
| 5 | Nashville Predators |
| 6 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 7 | Boston Bruins |
| 8 | Seattle kraken |
| 9 | Buffalo Sabres |
| 10 | Anaheim Ducks |
| 11 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 12 | pittsburgh Penguins (from Vancouver via NY Rangers) |
| 13 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 14 | columbus Blue Jackets |
| 15 | Vancouver Canucks |
| 16 | Montreal Canadiens (from Calgary) |
| 17 | Montreal Canadiens |
| 18 | Calgary Flames (from New Jersey) |
| 19 | St. Louis Blues |
| 20 | Columbus Blue jackets (from Minnesota) |
| 21 | Ottawa Senators |
| 22 | Philadelphia Flyers (from Colorado) |
| 23 | Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay) |
| 24 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 25 | Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto) |
| 26 | Nashville Predators (from Vegas via San Jose) |
| 27 | Washington Capitals |
| 28 | Winnipeg Jets |
| 29 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 30 | San Jose Sharks (from Dallas) |
| 31 | Philadelphia Flyers (from Edmonton) |
| 32 | Calgary Flames (from Florida) |